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2- The Elk City News Ne October 7, 2023 (Julliard), and it happened to both studying classical violin Album portunity to bring something Grand Ole Opry through a lot be the very first day of their students at OCU (Oklahoma to our audiences and hopefully of efforts, starting in his late Round Continued from page 1. first full year of operation. We performed a concert in the City University). And what I really love is that we are fully impact them in a positive way.” Markes and Dillingham teens. Our band went back, and Kyle Dillingham was a fea- lobby for parents, some stu- literate and, and there's not a were roommates in college attured guest performer on the Town worldwide different instru- ments. On this leg of the trip dents, and the oldest upper administration, the President boundary. I always say, ‘I don’t Grand Ole Opry,” Markes said. OCU. Markes is now the Direc- want any hurdle or any thing tor of Music Education at the Dillingham is no stranger October 8 to China, I personally learned Emeritus CEO, and the Chan- standing between me and con- university, and prior to that to Elk City, It holds a special a lot about worldwide musical cellor were all in our audience. necting with an audience,” he was a music educator for 16 place in his heart because he Flea Market, Ackley Park instruments. I saw a Mongo- ‘They were actually welcoming Dillingham noted. years. He taught string orches- would come to the Oklahoma lian horse head fiddle in per- us right when we stepped out They can play Bob Wills tra for middle and high school Fiddler's Association conven- son. It was the first I had even of the vehicle. They were out- music and switch to a classical students in the Edmond Pub- tions that were held at the Elk Pumpkin Patch at Hay- lic Schools. Now, he prepares City Holiday Inn. heard of it. The strings were side at the curb welcoming us,” piece without hesitation. Mu- stack, 4PM - 7PM, Hay- more like a bow. That was re- Dillingham said. sic has no boundaries or bar- music teachers to join the pro- “I spent mybirthday several stack Adenvture. ally amazing,” Saulsbury ex- Although the China trip riers for the group. To them it fession. Additionally, he was times in Elk City. I rememberI plained. was spectacular, the trio is fluid and a vocabulary to ex- named Oklahoma Teacher of turned 18 in Elk City jamming On the first leg of that trip agreed that music is a never- press ideas. the Year in 2014. at the Holiday Inn and just October 14 they were hosted by Julliard of ending learning process. They Dillingham went on to say, ‘The two have been playing having the time of my life. I Annular Eclipse viewing China, It is the only other cam- are always a student, with “T love that we've been given together for 20 years. Sauls- havea lot of really good memo- pus of the famous school in the something new to learn, espe- an opportunity to learn more bury joined them in 2000, and ries here. Those years were fun- party on Saturday Oct. 14 world. cially as they travel worldwide. tools for expressing our mu- they have been Dillingham and damental in my coming to be a at 10am “We were hosted by them “Peter (Markes) and I were sic, be it in a classical setting, the Horseshoe Road band since fiddle player as a young man. It jazz, swing, or it might be 2009. “When Kyle (Dillingham) really contributed to my story,” country music, and it just gives G&S Gun Show, 9AM- us that much more of an op- was in high school, he was in- Dillingham concluded. portunity. We have come into vited by the General Manager ‘The new album will be avail- 5PM, Elk City Convention this with the belief that music of the Grand Ole Opry to per- able on all music platforms. Center. can change lives, and it has the form with Roy Clark. It didn’t For those who were unable to power to inspire, encourage, work out that he and Roy could be at the Elk City concert, it and even bring healing to our is a good opportunity to hear be in Nashville at the same October 15 audiences. We take each op- time, but when he was 17 Dillingham and the Horseshoe G&S Gun Show, 9AM- portunity to perform as an op- years old, he performed on the Road band’s latest songs. APM, Elk City Convention Center. Mark Little Deyon Little, his brother, Timo- ebrate the life he lived, the love October 16 thy, his nephew, Benjamin Mare he gave, and the lasting impact Children’s Book Illustrator Little, his father, Vernon Dale he had on the world around Little, and his grandparents him. He took great honor in Melissa Larson, Monday, preceded him in death. He is pastoring Grandview Church Oct. 16th at 4pm survived by his wife, Sandra and with his first lady, Sandra for two daughters, Bre and Cassie, his mother and biggest fan, Bar- forty years. His legacy will live on in the men and women who October 23 bara Little, his sister, Gwen, his brother Stan and his wife Me- have followed the call of God Bats at the Library, Mon- rideth, and his brother-in-law and carry on this mission. day, Oct. 23rd 4pm (Bats Mike and his wife Paige. Memorial service will be Mark was a loving father to held Friday, October 6 at 11:00 and a presentation from two daughters, Bre Little Wise am Christ's Legacy Church Sisterhood to Peace. She will address how and Cassie, as well as his sons- 11101 N Morgan Rd Okla- Mobile Grotto unit from to go through an unspeakable Mark Randall Little, a be- in-law Clay and Dilhan. He was homa City, OK Viewing will be the Oklahoma State Park Continued from page 1. loss, and how God carried her loved son, brother, husband, aproud and doting grandfather at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, apical) through it. father, and grandfather, passed to his granddaughters, Linni the family kindly requests that Misty Musick’s talk will away on October 1, 2023 at and Lila, who were truly the donations be made in Mark's 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., with a include “4 Things to Avoid if the age of 67. He was born on lights of his life. His unwavering memory to Awaking Hope and October 26 break from 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 You Want a Strong Marriage.” March 31, 1956, in Borger, love and guidance will forever Gideons International, causes a.m. Breakout sessions will She will address ways to make Texas, to loving parents Barbara shape most the lives of those he held dear. His greatest legacy which were very close to Mark's Carnival at the Carnegie- resume at 11:15 a.m. and run a marriage healthier and safe- and Vernon Little. Mark's jour- were his daughters ney through life was marked daughters. and grand- heart and life's mission. Moonlight Madness, until noon. Lunch and mini guard relationships. The last We take comfort in the sessions will be from noon to session is by Renee Kilhoffer by unwavering love and devo- Mark found his soulmate words of 2 Timothy 4:7-8, “I Thursday, Oct. 26th 4-6pm 1:30 p.m. Session 2 starts at and Season Kilhoffer who will tion to his family, and his Lord in Sandra Kay Little, the love have fought the good fight, I 1:30 p.m. and runs until 3 p.m. journey into recovery from and Savior Jesus Christ. He of his life. Their love story was have finished my course, I have Amanda Wood will be devoted his life to the ministry one of deep connection and en- kept the faith. Henceforth there Do you have an event or speaking about the impact of eating disorders and addiction. of the Gospel and pastoring during commitment to one an- is laid up for me a crown of righ- something else you would sexual abuse from mother and This mother/daughter duo will Grandview Church in Elk City other and their joint service to teousness, which the Lord, the daughter perspectives. Jolie address what was helpful and for forty years. During his min- the ministry of Christ, serving righteous like to share with the com- what wasn't throughout the Hicks’ talk will be called “Be- istry, he trained over sixty men as an example to all who knew at that day;judge, shall give me and not only to me, munity in the Round Town addiction process. cause of You.” She will address and women to follow the call them of what it means to share Register for the confer- of God into full time ministry, a life filled with love, and deep but upon all them also that love Calendar? Email the in- the church and how people can and countless lives saved and purpose to the calling of God. his appearing” Mark finished love and care for each other, Mark’s passing leaves a his course, and today he claims ence on the link at the Grand- formation for the event to changed. bringing peace and truth into view Church Facebook page. Inhis early years, Mark was void that cannot be filled, but his eternal reward, eternally [email protected] the darkness, and Anne Bliss It seems like an unforgettable surrounded by the warmth and his memory will live on in the at peace and rest with his Lord will talk about going from Grief experience for all women. support of his grandparents, hearts of those who loved him and Savior. While we mourn our nurturing a foundation of love, and were forever changed by loss, we look unto the blessed faith, and family that would de- the ministry of the gospel. As hope of reunion with him in the Free workshop to focus on fine his life. His sister, Barbara we mourn his loss, we also cel- Kingdom of Heaven. environmental law enforcement LaDenta Carpenter By Trisha Gedon Oklahoma City. for 29 years and is a sergeant Funeral Services for LaD- started their family northwest sides following sports LaDenta What: Law enforcement with the Criminal Investiga- enta Carpenterwill be held 2:00 of Butler on the dairy farm. and L.D. could be seen at other STILLWATER. - professionals, city officials, Illegal tion Unit. PM, Thursday, October 5, 2023, A few years later they moved activities such as musical per- roadside dumps continue to tribal environmental represen- When and where: Oct. 12, In the First Baptist Church of north of Butler and continued formances and following the adversely affect the back roads tatives, county commission- 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oklahoma Butler, OK, officiated by Pastor to farm and ranch, Later, they one child that was not a coach. of Oklahoma. To help combat ers and anyone interested in County OSU Extension Center, Terry Beals and Pastor Steven moved to the town of Butler LaDenta loved her family Havener. Burial will follow In and made their permanent and lived life. She never met a this issue, Oklahoma State learning about environmental 2500 NE 63rd, Oklahoma City, the Butler Cemetery under the home. In 1983 L.D. and LaD- stranger and always had a way University Extension is part- law enforcement are invited Oklahoma. direction of the Kiesau-Lee Fu- enta built from the ground up to connect with people. LaD- nering with the Oklahoma to participate in the free work- HY: Roadside dumpsites neral Home. the Cowboy Kwik Stop. They enta was known to dress for Department of Environmental shop. Chad Keller, senior en- are not only unsightly and ille- LaDenta Ann (Stevenson) owned and operated the Kwik perfection, and she expected Quality and the US, Depart- vironmental specialist with gal, but they also wreak havoc Carpenter of Butler Oklahoma Stop for 5 years. LaDenta man- everyone to look and do their ment of Agriculture-Rural the Oklahoma Department of on the environment. These blessed and honored us with aged and worked 7 days a week best. Throughout her life La- Development to host an Okla- Environmental Quality, will sites can cause contamination her presence for 78 years. She outside the home while she also Denta was a supporter of the homa Environmental Law En- instruct the class. He has been of soil, groundwater, drinking gained her wings on Monday, was the ultimate homemaker Butler community and all west- October 2nd, 2023, in Oklaho- for her family. ern Oklahoma. forcement Training Seminar in an investigator with the DEQ water wells, streams and rivers. ma City, OK. LaDenta was proud to be Proceeding her in death Other side effects include pos- LaDenta was born on June a member and serve the But- were her parents Roy and Betty sible injury to children playing 11th, 1945, in Clinton, Okla- ler First Baptist Church as the Stevenson. She is survived by “ElkCituNews in or around the site, damage homa, to the late Roy Dent and pianist for Sunday morning her husband of 59 years, L.D. to plant and wildlife habitats, Betty Jo (Lambert) Stevenson. worship for twenty plus years. Carpenter. LaDenta’s legacy Her early years were spent Her legacy definitely lives on and a decrease in the quality in Custer City, Oklahoma where as her children, grandchildren will be passed on by her three of life for nearby residents and she graduated from Custer City and great-grandchildren are all children, Leah Dawn and hus- the local community. Partici- High School in 1963. LaDenta involved in the Church. In addi- band Todd Beer of Hammon; (USPS # 173-020) pants will gain expertise in en- was involved in basketball, Lance Darren and wife Kelsey tion to her church service, her 580-225-3000 vironmental crime investiga- cheerleading, and FHA. While Carpenter of Leedey and Lake Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC in High School she was selected love and passion was watching Dion Carpenter of Leedey; nine tions involving: as the Basketball Queen, Most her family participate in many grandchildren, Tobey Night- 109 W. Broadway, El Ik City, OK 73644-4736 Solid and hazardous waste Athletic, and selected as a Girls activities, especially the game ingale and husband Brett, Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Air and water pollution State Delegate. of basketball. LaDenta was a Open burning Following High School, fierce competitor who played Tatum Ryan, Ridling and husband Tate Beer and wife Hal- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, City, OK 73648, Agency jurisdictional issues she continued her education at as hard in the stands as the kids Participants will also learn Southwestern Oklahoma State on the court, ey, Taber Miller and husband University. LaDenta was always busy Bailey, Landon Carpenter and more about identifying re- SUBSCRIPTIONS sources for improving local en- On March 20th, 1964, she doing something or going wife Ali, Luke Carpenter and Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce... Staff Writer forcement programs and have was united in marriage to the somewhere, She and L.D. were wife Randie, Kraiton Carpen- $75/yearly an opportunity to network love of her life L.D. Carpenter. permanent fixtures at most ter, Kaysa Carpenter and Kya $650/six months Neva Pyatt...Advertising Director L.D. was the first to notice LaD- high school basketball games. Carpenter; twelve great-grand- with others involved in law en- enta in Junior High as he recalls, They were even known to children Camden, Bracket, No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director forcement. her being the cutest brunette switch sides at halftime when Wrigley, Dodger, Rance, Wryn, Roudie Harbert.. For more information or to basketball player he had ever their children were coaching ‘Thatcher, Bishop, Buster, Lane, [email protected] register for the free workshop, seen on the court. They were against one another. It was ex- Logan and Ledger; one sister, ekkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.com Deana Lamar. contact Keima Borsuah at 405- blessed with the births of three tremely important to LaDenta Vicki Simpson. She also leaves [email protected] 744-9827 or keima.kamara@ children: Leah Dawn, Lance ‘to show support for both of her behind many friends and other okstate.edu. Darren, and Lake Dion. They children and their teams. Be- relatives.